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but president obama has met nelson mandela, back in 2005 when president obama was a senator. the first lady and the first daughters met nelson mandela in 2011 when they were here for a visit. here is a little bit more of what president obama had to say today about the former south african leader. >> nelson mandela showed what is possible and the people of south africa have shown what's possible when a priority is placed on constitutions and rule of law and respect for human dignity and that all people are treated equally. >> reporter: on sunday, the first family will visit robin island. that is where nelson mandela was held for 18 of the nearly 30 years that he was imprisoned here. now, the overarching theme of this trip is strengthening ties with africa. president obama aiming to shift the relationship between the two countries from one that is based solely on aid to one that's more mutually beneficial. sew's focused on a number of topics, including security, trade. china has far outpaced the united states when it comes to investing in africa. and also investing in the youth
but president obama has met nelson mandela, back in 2005 when president obama was a senator. the first lady and the first daughters met nelson mandela in 2011 when they were here for a visit. here is a little bit more of what president obama had to say today about the former south african leader. >> nelson mandela showed what is possible and the people of south africa have shown what's possible when a priority is placed on constitutions and rule of law and respect for human dignity and...
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president obama met mandela back in 2005. in johannesburg, kristen welker, nbc news. >>> from an astronaut to full-time caretaker. astronaut mark kelly is retiring from nasa and the u.s. navy after 25 years of service. he made the announcement on his facebook page today. kelly plans to spend more time with his wife, congresswoman gabrielle giffords. she's recovering from nearly being killed by a would-be assassin. kelly commanded "endeavour's" final mission not long ago. he said the decision to leave was not easy. the couple is also working on a book, a memoir. will be about their personal and public lives, and part of it will focus on giffords' shooting and recovery. >>> the gay marriage battle we are all familiar with is being fought in new york. new yorkers united for marriage and other groups rallied today outside the state house. inside, republicans and democrats were in the midst of marathon sessions to get deals done so the gay marriage proposal could come to the floor. the issue appears to be one vote short of approva
president obama met mandela back in 2005. in johannesburg, kristen welker, nbc news. >>> from an astronaut to full-time caretaker. astronaut mark kelly is retiring from nasa and the u.s. navy after 25 years of service. he made the announcement on his facebook page today. kelly plans to spend more time with his wife, congresswoman gabrielle giffords. she's recovering from nearly being killed by a would-be assassin. kelly commanded "endeavour's" final mission not long ago. he...
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president obama met privately with nelson mandela to honor the leader's place in history and offer support. nbc's chuck todd is traveling with the president. chuck? >> reporter: good evening, lester. the president's trip, we're doing our best to focus on trade and it's become all about the ailing nelson mandela. not only about his legacy in south africa, but for the whole world. from the moment that president obama set foot on presidential grounds on pretoria, only one question, the health of nelson mandela. >> he remains critical but stable. nothing has changed so far. we hope that very soon he will be out of the hospital. >> reporter: referring to mandela by his tribal name, president obama, as he has done, shared his personal feelings. >> madiba's moral courage, this country's historic transition to free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me. >> reporter: he essentially called him the george washington of south africa, noting how like america's founding father, mandela knew to grow a democracy, he to walk away from power. >> nelson mandela, similarly, was able to r
president obama met privately with nelson mandela to honor the leader's place in history and offer support. nbc's chuck todd is traveling with the president. chuck? >> reporter: good evening, lester. the president's trip, we're doing our best to focus on trade and it's become all about the ailing nelson mandela. not only about his legacy in south africa, but for the whole world. from the moment that president obama set foot on presidential grounds on pretoria, only one question, the...
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he gave then senator barack obama, a tour of the prison in 2006, shared his impression of mandela today. >> the outstanding qualities are, of course, his foresight and courage and care and compassion for all people. >> reporter: mrs. obama also spent time touring the offices of the nelson mandela foundation with mandela's wife, including a museum dedicated to preserving his personal records from the apartheid era. and outside the city of johannesberg was abuzz. this local radio station was flooded with calls. >> i've got alex on the line. you've seen the obama convoy, have you, alex? >> yes, david. >> reporter: mrs. obama ended the day playing with kids at a daycare center and reading an american favorite. >> "the cat in the hat" i used to read this book to malia and sash all the time when they were little. >> reporter: spending time with those that inherited freedom that nelson mandela fought so hard to win. now, tomorrow mrs. obama will deliver the keynote speech of this trip to 75 young women in soweta. the message will be one of youth leadership and empowerment, brian? >> kristen, t
he gave then senator barack obama, a tour of the prison in 2006, shared his impression of mandela today. >> the outstanding qualities are, of course, his foresight and courage and care and compassion for all people. >> reporter: mrs. obama also spent time touring the offices of the nelson mandela foundation with mandela's wife, including a museum dedicated to preserving his personal records from the apartheid era. and outside the city of johannesberg was abuzz. this local radio...
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for the memorial of nelson mandela. >>> plus, more dead pilot whales in florida. the man who snoozed got trapped on a plane. and miley cyrus does the unthinkable to santa. "early today" starts right now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for monday, december 9th. >>> good morning. i'm richard lui. we start with weather for you. that massive winterer weather system moving east and the car pileup. nbc's leanne gregg has more on the deep freeze. >> reporter: snow and ice bearing down this morning in the northeast, part of a massive system affecting half the country. that same system sunday in wisconsin caused a deadly pileup in whiteout conditions and shut down interstate 94. >> to the best of my knowledge, there is probably in excess of seven semis and 30-plus vehicles. >> it was bad, like you could barely see on the road. >> reporter: ice made driving impossible in parts of kentucky. >> i can deal with snow all day long but when it comes to freezing rain i don't even want to touch it. >> reporter: across the nation, airports canceled 3,000 flights. snow so heavy
for the memorial of nelson mandela. >>> plus, more dead pilot whales in florida. the man who snoozed got trapped on a plane. and miley cyrus does the unthinkable to santa. "early today" starts right now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for monday, december 9th. >>> good morning. i'm richard lui. we start with weather for you. that massive winterer weather system moving east and the car pileup. nbc's leanne gregg has more on the deep freeze....
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how did mandela's death overshadow president obama's push for obama care this week? plus, have we finally 6 children, 44 years... it's been a happy union. he does laundry, and i do the cleaning. there's only two of us... how much dirt can we manufacture? more than you think. very little. [ doorbell rings ] [ lee ] let's have a look, morty. it's a sweeper. what's this? what's that? well we'll find out. we'll find out. [ lee ] it goes under all the way to the back wall. i came in under the...
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president obama said mandela's journey from prisoner to president, taught him the power of hope. >> we've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. >> reporter: mandela was born in south africa's black elite. but he led the movement against apartheid and was thrown in jail. tonight, south africans remember. >> our thoughts are with the millions of people across the world who embrace him as their own. >> reporter: when nelson mandela walked free after 27 years, he won the presidency, calling for racial reconciliation. and he made it work. no retribution. no trials. just forgiveness and an example to all. the world embraced nelson mandela. the u.s. congress gave him highest honors. tonight, the white house's flag is at half-staff. and this sign is up at the apollo theater. leaders in south africa are consulting with mandela's family regarding the funeral plans. but it is expected south africa will begin 10 to 12 days of official mourning. he lived his life thousands of miles away. but mandela made impact
president obama said mandela's journey from prisoner to president, taught him the power of hope. >> we've lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. >> reporter: mandela was born in south africa's black elite. but he led the movement against apartheid and was thrown in jail. tonight, south africans remember. >> our thoughts are with the millions of people across the world who embrace him as...
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today president obama will be within miles of nelson mandela as the former south african president remains hospitalized in critical condition. white house officials have not said if the two leaders are planning to meet. "today in the bay's" tracie potts live on capitol hill. she's been following the president's trip very closely. tracie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, jon. we've been following developments on the ground today, too. we're getting conflicting reports out of south africa on whether or not this meeting may happen. the president is in the air on his way to south africa after visiting senegal. he spent a couple days there. yesterday a big highlight of his trip was his visit to gory island which was sentries was believed to have been the center of slave trade. he visited there with the first family. this morning he had an event on what's called food security, essentially talking to farmers about how they use technology to feed millions of people in africa despite the bad droughts they have in west africa. the focus of the trip, trade and economy. the first african-ameri
today president obama will be within miles of nelson mandela as the former south african president remains hospitalized in critical condition. white house officials have not said if the two leaders are planning to meet. "today in the bay's" tracie potts live on capitol hill. she's been following the president's trip very closely. tracie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, jon. we've been following developments on the ground today, too. we're getting conflicting reports out...
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obama said he didn't want to be intrusive given mr. mandela's fragile health. on sunday president obama is set to visit robben island, where mandela spent much of his imprisonment. >>> the vigil continued outside the hospital. mandela remains in critical condition, mandela's former wife winnie mandela said there had been what she thought was great improvement from a few days ago. and she spoke to reporters about all those who are thinking about mandela. >> on behalf of the family, we just want to tell you how grateful we are, and we had no idea of the love out there for us in our particular situation. and if sometimes we sound bitter, it is because we are dealing with a very difficult situation. >> winnie mandela today, outside of nelson mandela's former home in soweto. >>> tonight there are report that's an american citizen has been killed during an outbreak of violent clashes in egypt, though the state department says it is still working to confirm those reports. nationwide protests against president morrissey are planned for sunday, and tonight the u.s. is w
obama said he didn't want to be intrusive given mr. mandela's fragile health. on sunday president obama is set to visit robben island, where mandela spent much of his imprisonment. >>> the vigil continued outside the hospital. mandela remains in critical condition, mandela's former wife winnie mandela said there had been what she thought was great improvement from a few days ago. and she spoke to reporters about all those who are thinking about mandela. >> on behalf of the...
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. >>> president obama heads to south africa where the world is praying for an ailing nelson mandela. >>> corporate america has moved quickly in dropping paula deen, but her fans are saying not so fast. >>> plus, gwyneth paltrow's striptease moment. fingerprint technology coming to an iphone near you. and would you ride a motorcycle naked 20 miles for a $50 bet? it is friday and "early today" starts right now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for friday, june 28th. >> good morning. i'm richard lui. today marks the end of the first week of the george zimmerman murder trial. it's been a whirlwind of dramatic, emotional and grueling testimony. danielle leigh is live outside the courthouse for us in sanford, florida. good day to you. >> reporter: richard, good morning. legal experts tell me the state has already called their main witnesses to the stand. most notably the teen on the phone with trayvon martin just minutes before he was shot. now they say the prosecution will likely begin attacking the accuracy of george zimmerman's own words. george zimmerman's defense team expressed con
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president obama called mandela a personal hero. he was able to meet him in 2005 when he was a senator. president obama wrapping up a news conference with the current president. he noted the bond saying they are both the first black presidents of their country. the president saying that today his thoughts are with the former south african leader. >> our thoughts and those of americans and people all around the world are with nelson mandela and his family and all south africans. the struggle here for freedom. the moral courage, this country's historic transition to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me. it has been an inspiration for the world. >> reporter: he's in stable but critical condition. they will visit robin island where he was held 18 of the 27 years he was imprisoned. the overall theme is strengthening ties with africa. later on today, the president will be speaking with youth leaders at the university of johannesburg johannesburg. there are hundreds of protesters who turned out saying they are
president obama called mandela a personal hero. he was able to meet him in 2005 when he was a senator. president obama wrapping up a news conference with the current president. he noted the bond saying they are both the first black presidents of their country. the president saying that today his thoughts are with the former south african leader. >> our thoughts and those of americans and people all around the world are with nelson mandela and his family and all south africans. the...
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meanwhile mandela's health is over shadowing president obama's trip to africa. he's in senegal along with mrs. obama promoting democracy and business as well. president obama is expected to visit south africa tomorrow. no word yet if nelson mandela's health is going to change mr. obama's itinerary in any way. coming up at 5:30, we'll take a look back at when nelson mandela was in the bay area, that was almost 25 years ago. >> i remember. hard to believe it's been that long. it's 5:03. we should find out new details about the death of a professional tree trimmer in san jose. police say the man was working on private property on the 2600 block of mclaughlin yesterday afternoon when he was apparently electrocuted. officers say the rope or cable he was using touched a live wire. when police got to the scene he was already dead, hanging about 40 feet off the ground. officers have not released his identity. >>> the vallejo teen accused of a gruesome crime here, kidnapping and raping an elderly woman and dumping her on the side of the road will be in court today. dave
meanwhile mandela's health is over shadowing president obama's trip to africa. he's in senegal along with mrs. obama promoting democracy and business as well. president obama is expected to visit south africa tomorrow. no word yet if nelson mandela's health is going to change mr. obama's itinerary in any way. coming up at 5:30, we'll take a look back at when nelson mandela was in the bay area, that was almost 25 years ago. >> i remember. hard to believe it's been that long. it's 5:03. we...
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president obama met mandela back in 2005. matt? >> all right. christin, thanks very much. >>> coming up, new drama at the casey anthony murder trial while the judge suddenly canceled proceedings and warned lawyers on both sides they could be headed toward a mistrial. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ [ male announcer ] spare toothbrush, just in case: $4. ♪ home cooked meal: $28. ♪ first date finest: $33. ♪ having time on your side: priceless. mastercard paypass. bringing you the most convenient ways to pay. learn more at mastercard.com/paypass. >>> just ahead, a mother sending threatening letters to a little league official after her son failed to make the steam. >>> la toya jackson's claim her brother may have been part of an assassination plot. team. >>> la toya jackson's claim that her brother may have been part of an assassination plot. i'm good about washing my face. but sometimes i wonder... what's left behind? [ female announcer ] new purifying facial cleanser from neutrogena naturals. removes 99% of dirt and toxins without dye
president obama met mandela back in 2005. matt? >> all right. christin, thanks very much. >>> coming up, new drama at the casey anthony murder trial while the judge suddenly canceled proceedings and warned lawyers on both sides they could be headed toward a mistrial. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ [ male announcer ] spare toothbrush, just in case: $4. ♪ home cooked meal: $28. ♪ first date finest: $33. ♪ having time on your side: priceless. mastercard...
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says his thoughts and prayers are with the mandela family. obama is expected to arrive in south africa tomorrow, in fact. he is currently in the republico of senegal where he and the first lady met with officials at the presidential palace today. >>> ready or not, we may be days away from even more gridlock on bay area roads. b.a.r.t. workers threatening to strike, a crippling move that would be ugly for both your morning and your evening commute. nbc bay area's christie smith joining us live in oakland where she just talked to b.a.r.t. officials. christie, sounds like a little bit of good news on negotiationc with some progress being made, correct? >> reporter: were yeah good morning to you, jon. b.a.r.t. managers are saying that they could gets in the of a strike as early as tomorrow and, frankly, just aren't enough managers to fill in. if that happened it should bring the entire transit system to a complete stop. they did say right now, they are heading back to the negotiating tables and they are bringing a new package to their unions, bas
says his thoughts and prayers are with the mandela family. obama is expected to arrive in south africa tomorrow, in fact. he is currently in the republico of senegal where he and the first lady met with officials at the presidential palace today. >>> ready or not, we may be days away from even more gridlock on bay area roads. b.a.r.t. workers threatening to strike, a crippling move that would be ugly for both your morning and your evening commute. nbc bay area's christie smith joining...
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president obama spoke earlier honoring the leader of south africa. to those who've waited... worried... poked and prodded... taken risks... and lived in a state of "what if?"... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need. and nobody can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. enroll now at coveredca.com. >>> a planned hearing on the asiana aircraft postponed because of snow. the winter weather on the east coast leaving people here with unanswered questions. what we have learned coming up next. >> hours later and firefighters still battling a fire at a san francisco waste warehouse. the smoke so thick this morning firefighters forced to take turns as they fight the flames. chase cain on the scene talking to the fire chief. >> it's another freezing cold start to the day with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. we'll let you know how you're keeping warm could actually be contributing to bad air quality. your full forecast in a few moments. >> pl
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the obamas met nelson mandela and together, reached out to south africa's youth. >> you will have to get rid of thing 1 and thing 2 -- >> as fast as i could i went after neigh net. >> reporter: the first daughters seemed to be in the spotlight this week more than ever. >> our overall goal is to make sure that our girls are not in the public eye. this is a rare and important trip and experience for them. >> reporter: prior to this trip, some officials here in africa critiqued the president for not paying enough attention to this region. white house officials say that's unfounded, by they hope the first lady's trip will help advance the president's fricke policies, aimed at promoting stable governments and healthy societies. and reaching out to young women. from johannesburg to cape town, to botswana, where she spoke at a women's leadership conference. >> it is a pleasure to be in this beautiful country that embodies what my husband has called a vision of africa on the move. >> reporter: a message that resonated for the young women in the audience. >> just felt that it's possible. it's
the obamas met nelson mandela and together, reached out to south africa's youth. >> you will have to get rid of thing 1 and thing 2 -- >> as fast as i could i went after neigh net. >> reporter: the first daughters seemed to be in the spotlight this week more than ever. >> our overall goal is to make sure that our girls are not in the public eye. this is a rare and important trip and experience for them. >> reporter: prior to this trip, some officials here in africa...
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white house officials said they would defer to mandela's family on whether president obama would pay a hospital room visit to nelson mandela. >>> the first week of testimony is wrapping up today at the george zimmerman murder trial. on thursday the defense attacked the credibility of the key prosecution witness who was on the phone with trayvon martin moments before the unarmed teen was shot. the jury also heard from the woman whose 911 call captured screams before the shooting. she said she could not tell who the screams were coming from. >> rescuers still hope to find someone alive three weeks after a boat with americans on board vanished in rough seas. sarah james is in melbourne, australia with the latest. good morning sarah. >> good morning natalie. a massive search and rescue failed to turn up any sign of a missing yacht and it's crew of seven including six americans and authorities now fear that the boat may have sunk. >> this is the boat at the center of the search. >> the comprehensive search the last couple of days indicated that if the yacht was still afloat they would hav
white house officials said they would defer to mandela's family on whether president obama would pay a hospital room visit to nelson mandela. >>> the first week of testimony is wrapping up today at the george zimmerman murder trial. on thursday the defense attacked the credibility of the key prosecution witness who was on the phone with trayvon martin moments before the unarmed teen was shot. the jury also heard from the woman whose 911 call captured screams before the shooting. she...
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as president obama makes his way to the country, former south african president nelson mandela remains in critical but stable condition. nbc's keir simmons with a likelihood the two leaders will meet in pretoria. >> reporter: good day to you. nelson mandela's condition is constituent crill cal but the crowds behind me and the family have gaped some hope from the news that he is doing better around responding.loñÑ8tz president obama boarded air force one in senegal and talk whether he will come to the hospital tos;< see nelson mande. he last saw mandela in 2005 when he was a senator. on board air force one, he has gone back to talk to reporters and he has had this to say about the possibility. wheel is what the situation is when we land. i don't need a photo on. the last thing i want do is to be intrusive at a time went family is concerned with nelson mandela's condition. meanwhile, one of nelson mand a mandela's daughters says a visit might be possible if the doctors say it's okay. back to you. >> okay, keir, thank you very much. >>> back here at home, san jose police asking for your
as president obama makes his way to the country, former south african president nelson mandela remains in critical but stable condition. nbc's keir simmons with a likelihood the two leaders will meet in pretoria. >> reporter: good day to you. nelson mandela's condition is constituent crill cal but the crowds behind me and the family have gaped some hope from the news that he is doing better around responding.loñÑ8tz president obama boarded air force one in senegal and talk whether he...
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. >> i'm not sure obama would be president without mandela. >> everybody has united today. >> reporter: uniting his nation after apartheid was mandela's mission. when he brought his white jailers to his inauguration, colin powell was there. >> he said let's reach out and show love and reconciliation. he's our washington and our lincoln and our martin luther king all rolled into one. >> reporter: hillary clinton was at the inauguration. >> a lawyer and a freedom fighter. a prisoner and a leader. a man of anger and of forgiveness. >> reporter: there was no contradiction in what mandela stood for. >> the idea of every single human being ought to be free of oppression and justice can prevail. >> reporter: the white house announced president obama will go to south africa joining world leaders and south africans for the funeral of nelson mandela. there's a major memorial at the national cathedral here at washington on wednesday for this foreign leader held in high esteem by so many americans. >> thank you. >>> late this afternoon the san francisco mayor invited the entire bay area to pay its
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and the handshake with cuba's president, a true mandela moment. >> it's the power of nelson mandela to bring president barack obama together and raul castro together. >> reporter: his body will lie in state for three days. each day he will -- his body will be taken to a military mort wear, and they will bring it through the streets in the following morning. funeral went through the street. people were shouting "mandela, mandela, our father." we send it back to you now. >>> at the same time there's a controversy brewing surrounding mandela's memorial service yesterday. especially the man doing the signing. deaf people watching were shocked by a fake>k[w sign lan interpreter on stage. they say his gestures were unintel jibl. one charity says the limit number of signs, the amount of repetition, lack of facial expressions, and huge gaps in translation meant deaf people across the world could not understand what was being said during the memorial, including when president obama was talking. this is a man who has done signing at previous high profil" events. the south african government is
and the handshake with cuba's president, a true mandela moment. >> it's the power of nelson mandela to bring president barack obama together and raul castro together. >> reporter: his body will lie in state for three days. each day he will -- his body will be taken to a military mort wear, and they will bring it through the streets in the following morning. funeral went through the street. people were shouting "mandela, mandela, our father." we send it back to you now....
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and this deal until president obama during nelson mandela's funeral and there are disagreements between the two countries whether to close the u.s. prison at guantanamo bay and also the potential lifting of the u.s. trade embargo in cuba. >> next at 5:00 the new king of the road when it comes to speed. >> plus an emergency water deal that is raising a few eyebrows and we investigate how public money is being spent on the drought. there are critical questions about the use -- or misuse -- of millions of tax dollars meant to combat the >>> there are critical questions about the use or misuse of millions of text dollars meant to combat the drought. >> the new controversy for the santa clara water district. gary met with whistle blowers and inside forces for this report. >> here's the issue. they are questioning a quick decision on a contract with a possible conflict of interest questioning the motivation to fast track a project that won't produce any additional water resources for at least five years. >> there are no questions about the severity of our current drought. its impact evident w
and this deal until president obama during nelson mandela's funeral and there are disagreements between the two countries whether to close the u.s. prison at guantanamo bay and also the potential lifting of the u.s. trade embargo in cuba. >> next at 5:00 the new king of the road when it comes to speed. >> plus an emergency water deal that is raising a few eyebrows and we investigate how public money is being spent on the drought. there are critical questions about the use -- or...
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. >> to south africa now where president obama has made a point of honoring nelson mandela's legacy at every point on his trip. he called it an honor and a privilege where he was in prison for so many years. nbc chuck todd is with the president. >> reporter: president obama looking out on the solitary view nelson mandela had from his prison cell for nearly 20 years. his health condition has overshadowed the three day visit. capped off today by this visit to robin island. being the president's second trip to the island, he could play tour guide for his daughters overheard here telling them about the south african connection that mahatma gaunty had. >> he was a lawyer here in south africa. and it was here -- >> reporter: the president also signed the prison's guest book. the world a grateful for the heroes. who remind us that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human experience. laterer speaking to the university of capetown students, leaned on mandela's legacy again to send a larger message. >> he showed us that one man's courage could beat the world. >> and bobby kennedy
. >> to south africa now where president obama has made a point of honoring nelson mandela's legacy at every point on his trip. he called it an honor and a privilege where he was in prison for so many years. nbc chuck todd is with the president. >> reporter: president obama looking out on the solitary view nelson mandela had from his prison cell for nearly 20 years. his health condition has overshadowed the three day visit. capped off today by this visit to robin island. being the...
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his visit is largely overshadowed by mandela's health. yesterday the president called the leader a, quote, hero for the world. the white house says a visit is up to mandela's family. >>> closer to home. the two men accused of a drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old oakland boy will stand trial for murder. a judge ordering lawrence denard and will will torrence to stand trial in the death of carlos nava. police say denard opened fire outside a grocery store in east oakland. a stray bullet then hit young nava killing him. torrence is accused of driving that car. >>> a new look and another delay for the man accused of kidnapping and killing morgan hill teenager sierra lamar. nbc bay area was the only station with a camera at yesterday's hearing. you can see garcia-torres wearing his hair slicked back and a suit. quite a contrast to when he was first arrested. yesterday the judge pushing back his plea hearing to july 23rd. the attorney for torres now waiting for prosecutors to turn overall evidence in this case. the prosecutors say they'
his visit is largely overshadowed by mandela's health. yesterday the president called the leader a, quote, hero for the world. the white house says a visit is up to mandela's family. >>> closer to home. the two men accused of a drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old oakland boy will stand trial for murder. a judge ordering lawrence denard and will will torrence to stand trial in the death of carlos nava. police say denard opened fire outside a grocery store in east oakland. a stray...
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the global leaders heard a cautionary note from obama. >> there are too many who claim peace from mandela, but do not tolerate dissent from their own people. >> reporter: the american president seemed to command the crowd's attention. >> it took a man like madiba to free not just the prisoner, but the jailer as well. he changed laws. but he also changed hearts. >> reporter: with three former presidents, jimmy carter, along with george bush and bill clinton and their wives looking on. the president recalled learning of mandela's struggle when he was a college student. that's him seated on the right. >> he stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities. to others and to myself. and it set me on an improbable journey that finds me here today. >> reporter: as the period of mourning continues here, tomorrow his body will lie in state for three days. the family and vips, brian, will begin to view his body first thing tomorrow morning. >> lester holt, who was inside the stadium for all of it. as we said, it was that kind of a day. >>> and the other moment from today's memorial tha
the global leaders heard a cautionary note from obama. >> there are too many who claim peace from mandela, but do not tolerate dissent from their own people. >> reporter: the american president seemed to command the crowd's attention. >> it took a man like madiba to free not just the prisoner, but the jailer as well. he changed laws. but he also changed hearts. >> reporter: with three former presidents, jimmy carter, along with george bush and bill clinton and their...
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today the focus was nelson mandela and the focus also on president obama giving a key note yulg here essentially yoon of a few world leaders who spoke and listen to what he said. it was a personal speech. the president said when he was a student he protested against apartheid. it stirred something in me, woke me up to my responsibilities and he also said he makes me want to be a better man. all of that part of the ceremony today. there was music, dancing, inside and outside the stadium. people were there very early in the morning standing for hours upon hours in the rain just to take part in this final public memorial. now the focus moves here to pretoria where mandela's body will lie at state at the union buildings for the next three days. >> a moving and joyful tribute. thank you very much. >> the "today" show will continue our coverage of the memorial service, we also have a special section of our website dedicated to nelson mandela. search mandela on nbcbayarea.com. >> 6:54. san jose leaders expected to announce a new police chief. bob redell is live in san jose with a look at th
today the focus was nelson mandela and the focus also on president obama giving a key note yulg here essentially yoon of a few world leaders who spoke and listen to what he said. it was a personal speech. the president said when he was a student he protested against apartheid. it stirred something in me, woke me up to my responsibilities and he also said he makes me want to be a better man. all of that part of the ceremony today. there was music, dancing, inside and outside the stadium. people...
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. >>> president barack obama paid tribute to mandela by visiting his cell. the first family landed in tanzania about an hour ago, the last leg of president obama's african tour. on the schedule, a news conference with tanzania's president, a visit to the power plant where the country's president will unveil a new $7 billion program to enhance africa's electric power network. >>> much closer to home, this morning san francisco police are searching for the gunman who shot and injured two men as pride celebrations were wrapping up. police say someone fired several shots into the crowd near the civic center in the area of larkin and grove streets. this happened about 6:30 last night. two men were shot, both in the leg and taken to a hospital. investigators say at this point they don't know if the victims were the intended targets. they're looking for people who were in the area who have pictures or video of this shooting. >>> counties across the bay area will start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples this morning. santa clara county even offering an ex
. >>> president barack obama paid tribute to mandela by visiting his cell. the first family landed in tanzania about an hour ago, the last leg of president obama's african tour. on the schedule, a news conference with tanzania's president, a visit to the power plant where the country's president will unveil a new $7 billion program to enhance africa's electric power network. >>> much closer to home, this morning san francisco police are searching for the gunman who shot and...
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obama's itinerary in any way. >>> a brand new interview coming up from mandela's eldest daughter. we'll hear from her in about 30 minutes. >> what a great sight to see him at oakland coliseum. >>> 5:36 right now. the people of senegal are huge fans of the first family. for their first visit, two of the country's most popular singers are now paying tribute to the obamas. ♪ mr. obama, welcome back to africa ♪ ♪ we love america >> that's how they do it over there. very, very cool. they created this to talk about the president's visit to senegal. that short tv segment presents the news in a musical format, a little rap going on there. this time all about president obama. you can see him working hard. they spend about 50 hours every week producing their weekly segment. >> small studio there. cool. 5:37 right now. let's check the forecast with meteorologist christina loren. we better not attempt that here. >> oh, yeah. actually, we can do right here. behind me we're working with magic you may not know about. it's actually a green wall. i'll post pictures and show you what i'm talk
obama's itinerary in any way. >>> a brand new interview coming up from mandela's eldest daughter. we'll hear from her in about 30 minutes. >> what a great sight to see him at oakland coliseum. >>> 5:36 right now. the people of senegal are huge fans of the first family. for their first visit, two of the country's most popular singers are now paying tribute to the obamas. ♪ mr. obama, welcome back to africa ♪ ♪ we love america >> that's how they do it over...
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. >>> president obama will address the mandela washington fellowships which is a flagship program of the president's young african leaders initiative. >>> i'm melissa rehberger. thank you for watching "early today" have a great one. the latest on the suspect and an officer rushed to the hospital. =laura/vo= california on fire. thousdof firefighters on tront lines btling fb >>> breaking news, a a police shootout in the streets of oakland. the latest on the suspect. >>> california on fire. . thousands of firefighters on the front lines battling flames burning across california. the biggest, the rocky fire north of the bay area. >>> and another mystery on a bay area beach. a a third dead whale in the last few months. scientists are trying to figure out why. >>> good morning. thank you for joining us. >> i'm laura
. >>> president obama will address the mandela washington fellowships which is a flagship program of the president's young african leaders initiative. >>> i'm melissa rehberger. thank you for watching "early today" have a great one. the latest on the suspect and an officer rushed to the hospital. =laura/vo= california on fire. thousdof firefighters on tront lines btling fb >>> breaking news, a a police shootout in the streets of oakland. the latest on the...
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obama arriving here early tuesday morning. we're told he's been working on his speech, but, brian, no preview of exactly what he plans to say. >> lester holt in soweto tonight. lester, thanks. >>> as we said at the top of the broadcast as lester repeated, four american presidents will be here to honor and remember nelson mandela. that has only happened once before when four presidents traveled to jordan after the death of king hussein back in 1999. former president carter was the first to arrive here. and earlier today i had a chance to sit down with him in johannesburg as he recalled meeting his friend nelson mandela for the first time. >> i had a chance to meet with him and winnie. he reminded us that our daughter ai my had been arrested three times as a college student for demonstrating against apartheid. obviously that formed an instant friendship. >> reporter: do you have any concerns about a post-nelson mandela south africa, even though he was out of a policy-making role, as you know, his presence, his aura made for an e
obama arriving here early tuesday morning. we're told he's been working on his speech, but, brian, no preview of exactly what he plans to say. >> lester holt in soweto tonight. lester, thanks. >>> as we said at the top of the broadcast as lester repeated, four american presidents will be here to honor and remember nelson mandela. that has only happened once before when four presidents traveled to jordan after the death of king hussein back in 1999. former president carter was the...
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before speaking at the mandela memorial on tuesday president obama stopped to shake hands with cuban president raul castro. the first contact with a u.s./cuban president in years there. t. looked like a scene right out of a cartoon. a car slammed into a fire hydrant, creating this massive geyser. no one was hurt. no word on what caused that accident. >>> newly declassified documents show that leon panetta revealed secret information to the writer of "zero dark thirty." it happened during a speech he gave about the raid that killed osama bin laden. he said he assumed everyone in the audience had proper clearance. >>> "time" magazine released five finalists for person of the year and they are in no particular order, edward snowden, bashar al assa, senator ted cruz and pope francis. the winner will be revealed this morning on "today." >>> how about a microchip implanted in your head? google's chief engineer tells "the guardian" he envisions the brain someday being able to interact with pieces of technology. >>> another woman shatters a corporate glass ceiling. mary boris started at gene
before speaking at the mandela memorial on tuesday president obama stopped to shake hands with cuban president raul castro. the first contact with a u.s./cuban president in years there. t. looked like a scene right out of a cartoon. a car slammed into a fire hydrant, creating this massive geyser. no one was hurt. no word on what caused that accident. >>> newly declassified documents show that leon panetta revealed secret information to the writer of "zero dark thirty." it...
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but there's something about the connection that president obama himself feels with nelson mande mandela. it's something that he shared tonight in a very powerful and poignant statement. >> i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from nelson mandela's life. my very first political action, the first thing i ever did that involved an issue or policy or politics was a protest against apartheid. i would study his words and his writings. the day he was released from prison gave me a sense of what human beings can do when they're guided by their hopes and not by their fears. and like so many around the globe, i cannot fully imagine my own life without the example that nelson mandela set. and so long as i live, i will do what ki to learn from him. >> reporter: since the president learned of the news, brian, and we can show the white house release this photo, the president himself has been watching all the coverage sort of digesting it the way a lot of us are today as a way to remember nelson mandela. >> chuck todd from the white house for us tonight. thanks. and we're happy once
but there's something about the connection that president obama himself feels with nelson mande mandela. it's something that he shared tonight in a very powerful and poignant statement. >> i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from nelson mandela's life. my very first political action, the first thing i ever did that involved an issue or policy or politics was a protest against apartheid. i would study his words and his writings. the day he was released from prison gave...
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. >>> president obama of course paid his respects to nelson mandela when he spoke at a memorial service in johannesburg on tuesday. you may have seen these photos released by the white house, taken aboard air force one on the way to south africa. president bush and his wife laura, secretary of state hillary clinton traveled with the obamas. official photo releases like these are not. >> reporter: now at the central of an escalating battle between the white house and the news media over access and image control. our white house reporter has more. >> reporter: this sumter president and his former secretary of state had lunch at the white house. a newsworthy event. the news media weren't invited in. only the one given access? the official white house photographer. >> we're the first eyes and ears for the public. if we're not getting access to the president, the public isn't getting access to the president. >> reporter: he calls images like these pure prop ganld a. arguing the obama white house consistently blocks journalists from events they routinely covered in previous administrations. t
. >>> president obama of course paid his respects to nelson mandela when he spoke at a memorial service in johannesburg on tuesday. you may have seen these photos released by the white house, taken aboard air force one on the way to south africa. president bush and his wife laura, secretary of state hillary clinton traveled with the obamas. official photo releases like these are not. >> reporter: now at the central of an escalating battle between the white house and the news...
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." >> the pope, the queen, nelson mandela and president obama now share a rare distinction, addressing britain's parliament in westminster hall. he is the first president to receive such an honor. he continued his overseas trip in london meeting with government officials there. he told them the uk and the u.s. remain the world leaders in the fight for freedom just before the speech he joined prime minister david cameron in promising a renewed campaign against moammar gadhafi's forces in libya. >> from the beaches of normandy to the balkans to benghazi, that is our interests and our ideals. if we fail to meet that responsibility, who would take our place? >> the president then helped serve a british barbecue to u.s. service men and women invited to prime minister cameron's backyard at number 10 downy street. >>> the man suspected beating bryan stow will be part of a lineup tonight, critical of the case against giovanni ramirez. police arrested ramirez sunday in los angeles. investigators say ramirez is a convicted felon and known gang member. he matches a description of one of the men w
." >> the pope, the queen, nelson mandela and president obama now share a rare distinction, addressing britain's parliament in westminster hall. he is the first president to receive such an honor. he continued his overseas trip in london meeting with government officials there. he told them the uk and the u.s. remain the world leaders in the fight for freedom just before the speech he joined prime minister david cameron in promising a renewed campaign against moammar gadhafi's forces...
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president barack obama said the man many called father taught him about perseverance. >> we lost one of the courageous and profoundly good human beings that maany of us will share tim with. >> mandela was thrown in prison for 27 years because of his efforts to end segregation in south africa but walked free and became the nation's first black president. the world embraced him and the u.s. congress gave him highest honors. >> i was in the presence of greatness. he inspired so many people. >> reporter: in london families mourned. david cameron called mandela a hero for all times. >> tonight, one of the brightest lights of our world has gone out. >> reporter: in harlem the apollo theater marked his passing. at howard university students honored by candlelight. >> we're so glad what he did. >> reporter: the world promises to remember mandela's great sacrifice. flags at the capitol are at half-staff. world leaders are expected to head to south africa to gather in memory of nelson mandela. >> and news of mandela's death during the premiere of the movie chronicling his life. this is video o
president barack obama said the man many called father taught him about perseverance. >> we lost one of the courageous and profoundly good human beings that maany of us will share tim with. >> mandela was thrown in prison for 27 years because of his efforts to end segregation in south africa but walked free and became the nation's first black president. the world embraced him and the u.s. congress gave him highest honors. >> i was in the presence of greatness. he inspired so...
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president obama is on his way to south africa after wrapping up a visit to senegal. he'll be within miles of south africa's first black president, nelson mandela. it's unclear if the two will meet because of mandela's health conditions. tracie potts joins us live from washington, d.c. with the latest on his trip. >> reporter: we still don't know for sure if that visit will happen. but we got word from our colleagues on the plane with president obama that he made some comments about it on air force one. he's over africa headed to south africa from senegal, the president saying his message there will draw on the lessons he learned from mandela's life. we'll see what the situation is when we land, seemingly,9)úñ suggesting they have not yet made a decision on whether or not he'll visit mandela. he says i don't need a photo opinion, the last thing i want to do is be intrusive. he talks about wanting to make sure the family knows they appreciate the contributions that mandela has made to south africa. if, in fact, that visit will
president obama is on his way to south africa after wrapping up a visit to senegal. he'll be within miles of south africa's first black president, nelson mandela. it's unclear if the two will meet because of mandela's health conditions. tracie potts joins us live from washington, d.c. with the latest on his trip. >> reporter: we still don't know for sure if that visit will happen. but we got word from our colleagues on the plane with president obama that he made some comments about it on...
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president obama saying that nelson mandela is a hero for the world and his legacy will live through the ages. meanwhile, president zuma of south africa is saying that he saw nelson mandela this morning action last night and looking much better. >> and by the way, i was listening in on that interview with his family member. there seems to be tension between family members and the growing press corps there. particularly over some reporting. >> reporter: that's right. in an interview she is unhappy with some of the reporting by what she says is a foreign media, she's describing some of the foreign media as vul turs and suggesting that it is because nelson mandela is african, that he is treated differently from other world leaders might be. i have to say matt, we have tried to be extremely careful in our reporting and stay with the facts. you have to remember that this is a family that has sacrificed so much through the apartheid years. nelson mandela in prison 27 years, they couldn't see him most of that time. this is a very difficult time for them now. >> keir simmons for us, thank you. >
president obama saying that nelson mandela is a hero for the world and his legacy will live through the ages. meanwhile, president zuma of south africa is saying that he saw nelson mandela this morning action last night and looking much better. >> and by the way, i was listening in on that interview with his family member. there seems to be tension between family members and the growing press corps there. particularly over some reporting. >> reporter: that's right. in an interview...
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obama not expected to meet with mandela at the hospital while in south africa. >>> the u.s. senate ready to move forward on immigration reform this morning. the sweeping legislation cleared an early hurdle monday and more test votes scheduled in the senate later this morning. the bill would pour billions of dollars into border security and offer a path to citizenship to millions of people living here in the country illegally. a final vote could happen as early as tomorrow. >>> check the forecast with meteorologist christina loren. talk about the aftereffects of all 0 the humidity is what we're feeling this morning. >> you know what? it's interesting actually when that air has moisture and more of a weight to it, you can feel it out there. 5:46. let's show you what we're working with. 66 in san jose. 63 degrees right now in gilroy. and as we head throughout the day, it's going to be nice. areas of puddles, ponding out there. mike inouye tracking your drive. give yourself extra time. he's watching a couple of things out there. 66 degrees right now in san jose. so i want to tak
obama not expected to meet with mandela at the hospital while in south africa. >>> the u.s. senate ready to move forward on immigration reform this morning. the sweeping legislation cleared an early hurdle monday and more test votes scheduled in the senate later this morning. the bill would pour billions of dollars into border security and offer a path to citizenship to millions of people living here in the country illegally. a final vote could happen as early as tomorrow. >>>...
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. >> reporter: meanwhile, president obama describing nelson mandela as a hero to all of us and saying he is in his prayers as, of course, matt, for all of us. we should note nelson mandela has been in the hospital three times in the last four months, and each time, matt, he has come back to his home here. >> all right, keir simmons in johannesburg, thank you very much. >>> another big story, more belligerence from north korea. tamron hall is in for natalie this week with more details. >> tensions are running high with north korea this morning, as leader kim jong-un say his rocket forces are on standby ready to strike the u.s. this comes just a day after the u.s. sent b-2 stealth bombers to that region to drop dummy munitions as part of military drills with south korea, and while the latest threats from north korea do raise concerns of local conflict, experts do not believe that pyongyang has the capacity to strike the u.s. >>> homes threatened by landslide on washington state's whidbey island are still in danger this morning. experts say the landslide was 900 feet wide and some 1,500
. >> reporter: meanwhile, president obama describing nelson mandela as a hero to all of us and saying he is in his prayers as, of course, matt, for all of us. we should note nelson mandela has been in the hospital three times in the last four months, and each time, matt, he has come back to his home here. >> all right, keir simmons in johannesburg, thank you very much. >>> another big story, more belligerence from north korea. tamron hall is in for natalie this week with...
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castro during nelson mandela's funeral. then a personal plea from pope francis himself. the u.s. recently removed cuba from its list of state sponsors of terror. but there are still many disagreements between these two countries. for example, on human rights and whether to close the u.s. prison at guantanamo bay. a major hurdle that is still unresolved. the potential lifting of the u.s. trade embargo. only congress can do that. and there's still opposition from several republican lawmakers who argue the obama administration is rewarding the castro regime despite its record op human rights. here on the streets of havana many people we've spoken with say they have a new hope for what's going on here. others are viewing this with guarded skepticism. however, the u.s. state department says that while this is a symbolic step this is an important one. gabe gutierrez, nbc news, havana havana. >>> attacked by a shark on live television. it was something that no one was expecting to see. one of the world's best surfers, nick fanning
castro during nelson mandela's funeral. then a personal plea from pope francis himself. the u.s. recently removed cuba from its list of state sponsors of terror. but there are still many disagreements between these two countries. for example, on human rights and whether to close the u.s. prison at guantanamo bay. a major hurdle that is still unresolved. the potential lifting of the u.s. trade embargo. only congress can do that. and there's still opposition from several republican lawmakers who...
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black president, and he was paid a visit many south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along her daughters. nelson mandela's south africa embraced a multi-racial future and re-entered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> reporter: brian williams, nbc news, new york. >> we will have more on mandela's death in just a moment, but, first, some other stories developing this friday. you are watching many americans experiencing a massive weren't storm blasting its way across much of the country. take a look at oklahoma. a number of accidents there have been reported due to the recent snow accumulation. temperatures in missouri dipping so low that roads became sheets of ice, leaving drivers just like that, sliding all over the streets. nbc's meteorologist bill karens has more on that for us. we've got that, and we also have what's happening in the west. >> there's a new storm coming. we have bitterly cold temperatures, northern rockies. winter just, boom, just all of a su
black president, and he was paid a visit many south africa by first lady michelle obama who brought along her daughters. nelson mandela's south africa embraced a multi-racial future and re-entered the family of nations. he leaves a legacy of freedom and proof that one life can make a difference. >> we are one country. we are one people. >> reporter: brian williams, nbc news, new york. >> we will have more on mandela's death in just a moment, but, first, some other stories...
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obama is not scheduled to meet with nelson mandela. that could change. he is 92 and in frail health. she is definitely scheduled to meet with his wife. brian? >> kristen welker in jo berg traveling with the first lady on this trip. >>> and when we come back from a break tonight, seemingly out of nowhere, in just a few years time really, tonight the dangers posed to children by food allergies in this country. what we have learned now. >>> and so much more than just a side man, tonight the sound the big man left us all. . . a. l. l. . . a. ll. ♪ geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. on every surface in your mouth. but did you know those same germs can build up and form a resilient layer called biofilm? biofilm germs are strong enough to survive daily brushing. thankfully, there's listerine® antiseptic. its triple-action formula goes deep to penetrate biofilm, kill germs and protect your mouth for up to 12 hours. aaaahhhh... [ male announcer ] for a deeper clean, fight biofilm with listerine®. if you have painful, swollen joints, i
obama is not scheduled to meet with nelson mandela. that could change. he is 92 and in frail health. she is definitely scheduled to meet with his wife. brian? >> kristen welker in jo berg traveling with the first lady on this trip. >>> and when we come back from a break tonight, seemingly out of nowhere, in just a few years time really, tonight the dangers posed to children by food allergies in this country. what we have learned now. >>> and so much more than just a side...
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met with nelson mandela. the 92-year-old freedom fighter spent 20 minutes with the first lady showing her his new book. >>> astronaut mark kelly announced he's retiring from the military to be with his wife, congresswoman gabrielle giffords, as she recovers from a gunshot wound. they plan to write a memoir about their careers, their courtship and the deadly shootings. >>> a stradivarius violin has sold for a record $15.9 million in an online auction. it was donated by a japanese music foundation to raise money for victims of march's earthquake and tsunami disaster. >>> and now here's an early look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens at 12190 after adding 109 points yesterday. the s&p was up 17, nasdaq gained 57. taking a look at overseas trading this morning, the tokyo the nikkei raised 169, the hang seng nudged up 9. >>> growing hopes greece will avoid default led stocks to a fourth straight gain on tuesday. the nasdaq had its biggest percentage jump and the s&p 500 had its best day in tw
met with nelson mandela. the 92-year-old freedom fighter spent 20 minutes with the first lady showing her his new book. >>> astronaut mark kelly announced he's retiring from the military to be with his wife, congresswoman gabrielle giffords, as she recovers from a gunshot wound. they plan to write a memoir about their careers, their courtship and the deadly shootings. >>> a stradivarius violin has sold for a record $15.9 million in an online auction. it was donated by a...
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a thaw in relations accelerated by a handshake between president obama and raul castro at nelson mandela's funeral, followed by a push from pope francis himself. lester? >> gabe gutierrez from miami tonight. thanks. >>> in south carolina authorities are investigating yet another fire at another black church. it's the seventh since the massacre inside a black church in charleston. well, some of these fires have been ruled accidental. others are still a mystery. that's causing some to worry and wonder whether they might be hate crimes. nbc's ron allen is on the story. >> reporter: 8:30 p.m. the mount zion a.m.e. church erupts in flames along a remote road after a violent thunderstorm. after early concerns it might have been arson, late today the governor said the cause was lightning. >> i'm just grateful that no lives were lost here. this is manmade. and that can be rebuilt. >> reporter: pastor john taylor remembers 20 years ago this church was torched by the ku klux klan. president clinton attending its high-profile reopening a year later. mount zion is the seventh fire at a black church in
a thaw in relations accelerated by a handshake between president obama and raul castro at nelson mandela's funeral, followed by a push from pope francis himself. lester? >> gabe gutierrez from miami tonight. thanks. >>> in south carolina authorities are investigating yet another fire at another black church. it's the seventh since the massacre inside a black church in charleston. well, some of these fires have been ruled accidental. others are still a mystery. that's causing some...
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president obama said this is a time to think about the legacy that nelson mandela has left and to look at ourselves and see if we are living up to that legacy. >> nelson mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done. south africa shows that is true. south africa shows we can change. >> interestingly, he also admonished a number of world leaders who were there saying that many people are embracing mandela's legacy of freedom and democracy, but not practicing that same thing in a practical matter in their own countries. he didn't name any names, but some of the targets were perhaps obvious. four american presidents there. also, word leaders from as many as 9d 1 countries, we are told, by the organizers of the event. now it is over. people are going home. again, the celebrations of melson mandela's life continue. there are three days of official mourning where his body will be lying in state at the union building and then ultimately on sunday his body will be laid to rest at a state funeral in the eastern cape where he was born and raised. now back to you. >> we're g
president obama said this is a time to think about the legacy that nelson mandela has left and to look at ourselves and see if we are living up to that legacy. >> nelson mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done. south africa shows that is true. south africa shows we can change. >> interestingly, he also admonished a number of world leaders who were there saying that many people are embracing mandela's legacy of freedom and democracy, but not practicing...
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the family is still asking people to pray for mandela. >>> later this month, president obama is making a trip to africa. his first extended trip to that continent. media reports are now surfacing that the trip could be expensive with the sequester in effect. travel costs are coming under increased scrutiny. the latest from kristen welker. >> as president obama prepares to make his first extended trip to africa, the washington post is reporting that the diplomatic jaunt could cost between $60 million to $100 million taxpayer dollars. >> this is sort of like the perfect storm of potential costs and infrastructure needs. >> during the eight-day trip, the entire first family will mabe stops in senegal, south africa, and tanzania. on their security detail, hundreds of u.s. secret service agents, 56 support vehicles, including 14 limos, multiple sets of sheets of bullet' proof glass to cover windows of the first family's otells. fighter jets to protect the president's air space and a floating hospital. >> they may have to use as big a ship as an aircraft to have a floating hospital in case s
the family is still asking people to pray for mandela. >>> later this month, president obama is making a trip to africa. his first extended trip to that continent. media reports are now surfacing that the trip could be expensive with the sequester in effect. travel costs are coming under increased scrutiny. the latest from kristen welker. >> as president obama prepares to make his first extended trip to africa, the washington post is reporting that the diplomatic jaunt could cost...
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. >>> on saturday, former president barack obama tweeted a nelson mandela quote in response to the violence. "no one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion." that tweet has now become the second most liked tweet on twitter ever with 2.5 million likes. ariana grande tweet after the manchester bombing was the first most popular tweet. >>> arnold schwarzenegger announced on facebook a $100,000 donation to a los angeles-based anti-hate group. that organization is a center named after the nazi hunter who schwarzenegger called his friend. the former governor says his donation is in response to violent clashes in virginia. >>> uc berkeley hired a social worker to assess the needs of the homeless in people's park. the social worker started last month and is paid $92,000 a year. at least nine violent crimes were reported in the park last year and in june a homeless woman was charged with putting meth in a little boy's mouth. the university owns the park and is thinking about simply building student housing there. >>> it's no surprise, the hom
. >>> on saturday, former president barack obama tweeted a nelson mandela quote in response to the violence. "no one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion." that tweet has now become the second most liked tweet on twitter ever with 2.5 million likes. ariana grande tweet after the manchester bombing was the first most popular tweet. >>> arnold schwarzenegger announced on facebook a $100,000 donation to a los...
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president barack obama is expected to attend. u.s. flags are being flown at half-staff until monday. >> 5:53. new video just in to the newsroom this morning, a plane trying to land in extremely high winds at a airport in the uk, this was posted on youtube. you can see the plane coming in for a landing but the strong winds are pushing the plane sideways. right before the wheels touched down you saw the plane heads back up to try it again. can you imagine being on that. a smaller plane tried to land as well. no one was hurt on either flights. just a lot of rattled nerves. look. >> everybody makes it down safely we should point out. >> as we did. >> today apple is set to launch a new personalized shopping experience in 254 retail stores. apple will use ibeacon technology which tracks customer movement in the store to offer information. if you walk by the iphone table you might get a message asking if you want to upgrade to the new model. the technology is opt in and will require customers to install the official apple store app on the id
president barack obama is expected to attend. u.s. flags are being flown at half-staff until monday. >> 5:53. new video just in to the newsroom this morning, a plane trying to land in extremely high winds at a airport in the uk, this was posted on youtube. you can see the plane coming in for a landing but the strong winds are pushing the plane sideways. right before the wheels touched down you saw the plane heads back up to try it again. can you imagine being on that. a smaller plane...
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he belongs to the ages. >> part of an emotional appearance late today by president obama in the white house briefing room. nbc news correspondent roh rohit kachroo. all tonight we have seen people gathering to celebrate and sing celebrating the life of nelson mandela. while it's important to note that some will wake up to the sad news in the morning. >> reporter: that's right, brian. it is incredibly early in the morning here. almost 2:00. and many south africans haven't heard the news yet. but a few hundred of those who have came down here to nelson mande mandela's home. immediately they have gathered around us. they are singing songs from the anti-apartheid struggle. singing in all 12 languages, multi-cultural, multi-racial celebration of the rainbow nation. and one of the fascinating observations here is how young people are. like south africa itself, this crowd is young. the people here in the main have no memory of apartheid. but such is the legacy of nelson mandela, that he means almost as much to the youngsters as to the people who lived through apartheid. four hours ago presid
he belongs to the ages. >> part of an emotional appearance late today by president obama in the white house briefing room. nbc news correspondent roh rohit kachroo. all tonight we have seen people gathering to celebrate and sing celebrating the life of nelson mandela. while it's important to note that some will wake up to the sad news in the morning. >> reporter: that's right, brian. it is incredibly early in the morning here. almost 2:00. and many south africans haven't heard the...
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president obama delivered a moving speech calling mandela the last great liberator of the 20th century. >> and the documents leaked by edward snoeden, u.s. and british intelligence operations have agents monitoring online gaming. >> and olympic skier body miller reached a agreement on the custody fight. >> also coming up the survivor depicted in the mark wahlberg movie. he opens up to one of the deadliest days in afghanistan. plus helping the afghan man who ultimately saved his life. >>> and evan lysacek cap toward skating olympic gold in vancouver. he's with us this morning exclusively with a big announcement with sochi less than two months away. >>> let's begin this half hour with a story out of los angeles that's been developing overnight. a strange case and willie has the details. good morning. >> this is an odd one. authorities arrested a los angeles man who allegedly pranked coaches from the nba nhl to think they're offered top jobs. >> i have been hoaxing calls since i was 12 years old. >> he was tricking professional and college coaches thinking he was offering high-profile coa
president obama delivered a moving speech calling mandela the last great liberator of the 20th century. >> and the documents leaked by edward snoeden, u.s. and british intelligence operations have agents monitoring online gaming. >> and olympic skier body miller reached a agreement on the custody fight. >> also coming up the survivor depicted in the mark wahlberg movie. he opens up to one of the deadliest days in afghanistan. plus helping the afghan man who ultimately saved...